First Known Use: 14th century
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sperm
noun \ˈspərm\
: a cell that is produced by the male sexual organs and that combines with the female's egg in reproduction
: fluid that is produced by the male sexual organs which contains sperm cells
plural sperm or sperms
Full Definition of SPERM
1
a : semen b : a male gamete; especially : spermatozoon 1
2
: a product of the sperm whale
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Origin of SPERM
Middle English, from Middle French esperme, sperme, from Late Latin spermat-, sperma, from Greek, literally, seed, from speirein to sow; probably akin to Armenian p'aratem I dispense
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sperm
noun \ˈspərm\
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sperm
noun \ˈspərm\
plural sperm or sperms
Medical Definition of SPERM
1
: the male impregnating fluid : semen
2
: a male gamete; especially : spermatozoon
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